White Papers

Each month, RFID Journal receives numerous white paper submissions from outside experts. We read each paper carefully and select the most informative articles. Please note that we cannot guarantee the accuracy of facts or claims in these papers.

Most Recent White Papers

HID Global explains how to cost-effectively monitor the performance and health of your rotating machinery. This white paper discusses the pros and cons of traditional predictive-maintenance offerings, as well as the benefits to implementing a condition-monitoring program using real-time visibility across an entire asset fleet. (6 pages).

The retail market is changing at a rapid pace, driven by a constant desire to meet and exceed customer expectations. A quick, responsive supply chain is vital to succeed in the retail space. To stay ahead of the curve, Randa worked with VSS to plan and deploy several technology and operational improvements that helped to speed up fulfillment, as well as improve packing and shipping capability. (2 pages)

Security can be an issue for fitness trackers, Wi-Fi speakers, pet monitors, home robots and other connected products. The IoT Security Foundation commissioned this research study to gain better visibility into the current status of vulnerability disclosure practices in consumer companies providing such products. (17 pages)

The IoT Security Foundation has released a new white paper outlining the benefits a company can accrue by taking a hub-based approach to connecting Internet of Things devices and systems. The document proposes a hub-centric architecture approach intended to accommodate contemporary and future possibilities. (37 pages)

A new study from Netscribes examines the role of the system-on-chip architecture in the Internet of Things ecosystem and the opportunities it presents for the semiconductor industry. The report delves into the challenges facing SoC implementations, current and future trends, and key companies that are in the race to succeed in this market. (17 pages)

The Internet of Things has become an important tool in driving competitive advantage. It has the ability to take analytics to a different level, which can help companies to reduce costs and gain market share. This paper, from SunPower's Nikhil Padhi, highlights several key aspects of test planning during an IoT project. (6 pages)

Robotic automation has become ubiquitous during the past decade, and has the strong potential to reduce costs and improve productivity at factories. During such a project's implementation, testing sometimes gets lost in the shuffle. This paper, from SunPower's Nikhil Padhi, highlights several key aspects of test planning for robotic automation. (6 pages)

Social, mobility, analytics and cloud (SMAC) technologies have dominated discussions in recent days, with companies increasingly adopting these trends to improve productivity and reduce cost in smart factories. Most major software providers offer cloud-based options, and organizations must assess whether applications and infrastructure can be moved to the cloud, and whether they can achieve a return on investment. SunPower's Nikhil Padhi provides a broad-level evaluation approach. (14 pages)